Hamas poring over Trump’s truce proposal

CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Hamas said on Wednesday it was studying what US President Donald Trump called a “final” ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Trump said on Tuesday Israel had agreed to the conditions needed to finalise a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas after a meeting between his representatives and Israeli officials.In a statement, the Palestinian militant group said it aimed to reach an agreement that would ensure an end to the war and an Israeli pullout from Gaza. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu called for the elimination of Hamas in his first public remarks since Trump’s announcement. Hamas to rebel: SurrenderAuthorities in Hamas-ruled Gaza declared treason charges on Wednesday against Yasser Abu Shabab, 35, the leader of a rival group who is accused of working with Israel, ordering him to turn himself in. He is suspected of heading the Popular Forces.